Lumenier joins international leaders to advance safety, certification, and innovation in the evolving drone show industry
May 2, 2025
RIGA, LATVIA – May 1, 2025 — SPH Engineering, a global leader in UAV software solutions and drone entertainment technology, is pleased to announce the upcoming Drone Show Safety Round Table, a free-to-attend virtual event bringing together international voices in drone show safety, regulation, and engineering.
The round table will take place:
📅 Date: May 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 4 PM CEST / 9 AM CDT
💻 Location: Online | Registration is Free: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317404079739/WN_8aIvSYzgQouXqPZJ71XgXA#/registration
This event will unite regulators, drone manufacturers, aviation engineers, and show operators for an open discussion on the challenges and solutions shaping the future of global drone show safety. With safety becoming a critical benchmark for public and regulatory trust, the round table aims to advance awareness, collaboration, and technical alignment across the industry.
Lumenier Brings Engineering-Centered Perspective to Drone Show Safety
Representing Lumenier, Reid Kauffman, Systems Integration Engineer and Educator, will join the round table to provide expert insight on how safety begins at the design level—well before drones enter airspace.
As a leading U.S. manufacturer of high-performance unmanned aircraft systems, Lumenier is known for its focus on platform reliability, redundancy, and incident-resistant architecture. Its work in both defense and commercial sectors gives it a unique perspective on how engineering decisions influence operational safety.
"At Lumenier, we believe safety is engineered into the system from day one," said Reid Kauffman. "We’re contributing to this round table to share how we approach platform integrity, system qualification, and risk mitigation at the hardware and integration levels."
Lumenier’s drones are used globally in synchronized drone shows, defense ISR applications, and commercial missions. The company’s commitment to modularity, electromagnetic reliability, and mission-readiness supports the evolving expectations of drone operators and regulatory bodies alike.
Discussion Topics and Objectives
The Drone Show Safety Round Table will center around improving safety standards for drone light shows by exploring the intersection of technology, regulation, and operational best practices.
Key Topics:
- Certification and regulatory challenges across international jurisdictions
- The role of manufacturers in advancing system safety
- Innovations in software and telemetry for incident prevention
- Engineering criteria for drone shows performed in populated environments
- Collaborative frameworks for global safety protocol development
- Open Q&A on safety engineering and future industry needs
Speakers and Agenda
Moderated by Ruben Martinez, Head of Drone Show Technologies at SPH Engineering, the session will feature perspectives from regulators, engineers, and commercial operators, including:
- Jens Hillenkötter – Founder & CEO, Nocturne® Drones
- Arturs Kalis – Leading Engineer, Drone Show Technologies at SPH Engineering
- Paul Rossi – Licensed pilot, DRONELIFE contributor, host of Weekly Wings
- Reid Kauffman – Systems Integration Engineer & Educator, Lumenier
Agenda:
- Welcome & Opening Remarks
- European Safety & Regulatory Landscape
- U.S. FAA Perspective on Show Safety
- Role of Technology in Preventing Incidents
- Manufacturer Perspectives: Safety-Centered Engineering
- Industry Collaboration & What’s Ahead
- Open Q&A and Closing Remarks
This session is intended for manufacturers, flight engineers, event producers, certification specialists, and anyone involved in large-scale drone show production.
About Lumenier
Lumenier is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance unmanned aircraft systems used across defense, industrial, and entertainment sectors. With a focus on platform-level reliability, Lumenier builds aircraft that meet the operational demands of military forces, commercial industries, and synchronized drone show providers around the world.
🔗 Learn more: www.lumenier.com